Manufacturing Supervisor; 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor (Whole Birds) - 2nd Shift Staunton, VA

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution, and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

Through the Tenneco Way, we win. Here you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers committed to making a tangible impact.

• Environmental Health & Safety Management
  • Leads by example and reinforces safety practices while enforcing DRIV safety policies.
  • Investigates reports and communicates all accidents, injuries and/or illnesses and near misses. Analyzes and systematically resolves problems to prevent recurrence (G2).
• Operation Management
  • Plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of team members to meet production schedules and holds them accountable for performance.
  • Supervises team members in safety & standard operations, coordinating resources to handle production abnormalities promptly.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Leads the team by applying continuous improvement tools to the production area.
  • Champions the 5S process and ensures standards are achieved, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Employee Development
  • Plans and implements training of multiple skills for team members. Provides timely and effective feedback.
  • Communicates frequently, ensuring stability in the team. Reports issues to the Area/Production Manager and HR as needed.
  • Develops support and activities that foster teamwork and engagement within the group.

• 2 or more years of production management experience.
• Must be willing to work an off‑shift (2nd or 3rd).
• Experience leading groups of 25+ people.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Work experience in the automotive parts industry preferred.
• Understanding of lean production and 5S.
• Familiar with MS Office software.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, make minor adjustments, and perform preventive maintenance on metal bending, welding, forming, and assembly equipment.
• Experience in effective use of quality control gauges/equipment, inventory systems, blueprint interpretation, computer applications, and SPC charting where applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Experience leading groups of 50+.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.